A roving black hole of a million solar masses: In a galaxy some 600 million light years away, astronomers have discovered something rare: a supermassive black hole that is not where it should be. Instead of resting neatly in the center of its galaxy - as almost all known black [...]
Auroras on Mars-it sounds like science fiction, but recently it has become hard reality. In March 2024, a unique event was captured by NASA's Perseverance rover: for the first time, aurora on a planet other than Earth has been photographed from the surface in visible light. Not ultraviolet or infrared, but a green glow that you can [...]
The universe is vast - there are estimated to be more than 100 billion stars in our Milky Way alone. That raises a fascinating question: what are the conditions for extraterrestrial life? In this blog, we dive into the latest findings from astronomers and astrobiologists, and explain what factors are essential for life [....]
On May 10, 2025, something remarkable will happen in the world of space travel: the Soviet lander Kosmos 482 will return to Earth after more than 50 years. The spacecraft was launched in 1972 as part of the ambitious Venera program, intended to explore Venus. However, due to a launch error, Kosmos 482 never made it out of [...].
May 2025 is once again the time for one of the most beautiful meteor showers of the year: the Eta Aquarides 2025. This annual star shower offers night sky lovers a stunning spectacle. In this guide, you'll discover the best time to watch, why these meteors are so special, and how to best prepare. [...]
The k2-18b planet has become one of the most intriguing exoplanets in recent years. Not because we have found life there, but because scientists have detected traces that may indicate biological processes. What makes K2-18b so special? And how far along are we really in the search for life? In this blog, we dive [...]
The Venus Saturn conjunction April 2025 is a rare and beautiful phenomenon in the early sky. On April 24, 2025, around 45 minutes before sunrise, Venus, Saturn AND the crescent moon will appear close together in the east. This unique conjunction is not only visually impressive, but also a perfect time to learn more about [...]
The Lyrids meteor shower in 2025 is one of the oldest known meteor showers and returns every year around April 16-25. The peak falls on the night of April 21-22. For anyone interested in stargazing, this is a prime opportunity to see dozens of shooting stars per hour - without a telescope. In this [...]
Observing M3 star cluster in April: this is how to find this deep-sky classic Observing M3 star cluster in April is one of the most beautiful challenges for both novice and advanced observers. M3 is a globular cluster of more than 500,000 stars and is more than 11 billion years old. In April, it stands favorably in the sky, [...].
For the first time ever, the Neptune aurora has been observed - not by accident, but thanks to a collaboration between the most powerful space telescopes ever built: Hubble and James Webb. What you see in the photo on the right is not visual interference, but a combination of visible light and infrared data. Together, they suddenly bring an enigmatic, icy world to [...].
The night sky has fascinated us since the beginning of time. For centuries, what lies above has led to myths, scientific discoveries and missions into the unknown. But how well do we really know our own solar system? From the red-hot surface of Venus to the icy edges of the Oort Cloud, this is the story of our [...]
Solar eclipse 2025 is a rare phenomenon you don't want to miss-the next one won't be visible in the Netherlands and Belgium until 2135! On March 29, 2025, the Moon will slide in front of the Sun, blocking part of the sunlight and making the Sun look like a crescent. In some areas, up to 93% of the [...]
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